Central Park Holiday Lights & Wollman Rink
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Where: Central Park (Wollman Rink), Manhattan, New York, New York
When: typically late Nov – early Jan (check before visiting)
Hours: Rink hours vary daily; Friday-Saturday until 10pm, Sunday until 9pm
Cost: free
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Central Park's lit trees and decorated pathways make for a quieter, more romantic lights walk than the Midtown crowds, anchored by Wollman Rink glowing under the skyline. Walking the park is free; skating at the rink is a paid extra with hours that vary by day.